A terrific little piece that tackles the appropriate protocol for breaking up. IM'ing is out; e-mail is only slightly less bad. The work moves nicely; interesting use of sonic treatment to distinguish the various source voices in the story. The tie-in with Valentine's Day makes sense, but people break up every day -- I would urge the producer to write a closing line that doesn't suggest Valentine's Day.
This is straight to the point on how you would break-up and how to get over it. There are many relationship tht don't last and some that do. Its simple to know what others think on their relationship yet complecated. Good use of different people's opinions of what they feel and how to get over a bad relationship.
I really liked the style of the piece with narration and the completion of sentences with interviews. It was a great relationship piece for teens. The music was fun and really helped the piece to feel more light and youthful. I wished that there was a little more in depth information but it was a engaging piece that is a good representation of the teen dating scene that was upbeat and fairly amusing.
I enjoy youth produced radio because it is usually fun and takes on serious issues in a light way. Overall I enjoyed this one and hope to hear it on air.
A simple, poppy piece about breaking up. A survey piece including: most common reason for breaking up, why fighting is ok, prefered methods of breaking-up, and advice for getting "over it." This piece was amusing, though I'm not sure that was its goal. If you were to pick a daily segment to increase listenership enjoyment in the age ranges 12-16, this would probably do the trick, however, for a grown-up audience, this piece was lacking a little depth. I did enjoy the style of assembling all the different voices. Recommended for a younger, lighter NPR only.
Comments for The Graceful Art of Breaking Up
Produced by Aoife Baker
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5 comments
Jackson Braider
Posted on May 14, 2007 at 06:11 PM | Permalink
Review of The Graceful Art of Breaking Up
A terrific little piece that tackles the appropriate protocol for breaking up. IM'ing is out; e-mail is only slightly less bad. The work moves nicely; interesting use of sonic treatment to distinguish the various source voices in the story. The tie-in with Valentine's Day makes sense, but people break up every day -- I would urge the producer to write a closing line that doesn't suggest Valentine's Day.
Felix Poleheptewa
Posted on May 14, 2007 at 11:12 AM | Permalink
Review of The Graceful Art of Breaking Up
This is straight to the point on how you would break-up and how to get over it. There are many relationship tht don't last and some that do. Its simple to know what others think on their relationship yet complecated. Good use of different people's opinions of what they feel and how to get over a bad relationship.
Sarah Cook
Posted on March 18, 2005 at 08:25 AM | Permalink
Review of The Graceful Art of Breaking Up
I really liked the style of the piece with narration and the completion of sentences with interviews. It was a great relationship piece for teens. The music was fun and really helped the piece to feel more light and youthful. I wished that there was a little more in depth information but it was a engaging piece that is a good representation of the teen dating scene that was upbeat and fairly amusing.
Mike Stanton-Rich
Posted on February 08, 2005 at 08:17 PM | Permalink
Review of The Graceful Art of Breaking Up
I enjoy youth produced radio because it is usually fun and takes on serious issues in a light way. Overall I enjoyed this one and hope to hear it on air.
Concept is very timely for Valentine's Day.
Will Cervarich
Posted on February 08, 2005 at 08:10 PM | Permalink
Review of The Graceful Art of Breaking Up
A simple, poppy piece about breaking up. A survey piece including: most common reason for breaking up, why fighting is ok, prefered methods of breaking-up, and advice for getting "over it." This piece was amusing, though I'm not sure that was its goal. If you were to pick a daily segment to increase listenership enjoyment in the age ranges 12-16, this would probably do the trick, however, for a grown-up audience, this piece was lacking a little depth. I did enjoy the style of assembling all the different voices. Recommended for a younger, lighter NPR only.